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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.92, 545.19 and 312.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.92, 545.19 and 312.30 is: 431.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.92 : 545.19 = 312.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.92/545.19 = 312.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.92x = 545.19 × 312.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.92x = 170,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,262.84/394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.13

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